The art and craft of Kali Patton - specializing in monster-ously cute plush and accessories.

9 posts categorized "What I wore"

December 29, 2011

This year I only made one Black Friday purchase and I made it online. I splurged and treated myself to the Mishka "Keep Watch" sweater I'd been eyeing for months. Merry Christmas to me! It's the perfect weight for layering and I've been living in it since it shipped. This is how I wear it:

November 08, 2011

This what I wore post is going to stray a little from the standard format. I was recently asked by some of the hosts of this years Zootini party to do an outfit post describing what I would wear to the event.

For those of you who aren't familiar with it, Zootini is an annual party held at the St. Louis Zoo. This year it will be a costume party with an animal theme. The suggested attire is "hip with an animal flare." I might have gotten a little carried away while I was picking out my items *cough*Alexander McQueen bag *cough*, but I think you'll get the general idea, and all of the items would be easy to swap out with more moderately priced selections or items from your own closet. I had so much fun putting these together! This is what I would wear:

Zootini guests will be treated to live music, a costume contest and a raffle with some great prizes! This event is open to the public so you don't need to be a zoo member to get in on the action. Advance tickets are available for purchase here. (Guests must be 21 or older - this is a cocktail party.)

Wait! Are you ready for the best news? My readers will receive 2 free drink tickets if they purchase their admission tickets today and enter in the promotional code: RAWR! Awesome right?!? Did you have a favorite look? If so, let me know in the comments!

October 09, 2011

As soon as Elsie, from A Beautiful Mess, released her fall lookbook I knew I needed this dress. It's called the Sewing Kit dress and I absolutely love it! The print is adorable, but I think the collar is my favorite feature.

I had a super busy weekend and decided to take a break this afternoon and watch Charade, a 1960's who done it film staring Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant & Walter Matthau. I really love a good Hepburn melt down. She is always over dramatic, dropping her jaw, closing her eyes and throwing her head back while screaming. I love it! Tonight I'm going to catch up on some sewing and hopefully line up a few more blog posts. Hope you had a great weekend!

August 19, 2011

Last Sunday I woke up, went outside and breathed the first crisp breath of air signaling the coming of fall. It's not here yet, it's actually pretty muggy right now, but it's coming. And for now, that's enough.

I met my cousin for a breakfast of macaron's and mocha's and this is what I wore:

August 01, 2011

I'm kicking off my birthday month with a Special edition what I wore! Over the weekend I attended a USO Benefit thrown by the ARRG Jeerleaders. It was set up like a variety show from the forties and featured: magicians, comedians, live music, hoop dancers, some of the most incredible tap dancers I've ever seen and burlesque. It was a blast!

I took the opportunity to wear my new Stop Staring dress. It was also the first public apperance of the black vintage purse I bought a few months back.

Hair by my cousin Annie. We'd never tried victory rolls before. Not for the faint of heart. I liked them and would like to try them again, but there were two of us and it took an hour! Pretty pathetic, but a nice change from my standard "just keep adding bobby pins until it stays out of your eyes."

Stay tuned for the rest of the celebration! I have cocktail recipes, tours of some of my favorite places and new project ideas all lined up to share. I might even throw in a giveaway - who knows?!?

February 24, 2011

I ordered some new spring dresses and they arrived earlier this week. The weather is not exactly screaming spring (it is actually freezing and started raining almost immediately after these were taken), but I couldn't wait to wear one. You may remember the coach tour dress from an earlier post. I winterized the outfit a bit with some tights and a cropped sweater. Love it!

Sweater: H&M

Dress: Mod Cloth

Tights: Macy's

Purse & Shoes: Target

My Mom and my friend Val are in town for a few days. We're staying cozy inside crafting and baking cookies. We're also watching a Parks & Recreation marathon. Chris Pratt is my favorite!